How many pairs of trainers is too many?

[Chocolatecoatedkettlebell]

Just looking at the Adidas Superstars thread and a few people refer to having “loads of pairs”. I feel guilty if I have more than one category of shoe or trainer at any one time but then that means that when you need a replacement you are panic buying something that is meant to be versatile and then wearing them to death… repeat cycle.
If you are a regular trainer wearer how many pairs do you own? If you see something that “pops” aesthetically fo you justify buying it knowing that the style will be gone in a few weeks or months?

1 x Stan Smiths
1 x navy New Balance
1 x burgundy New Balance
1 x grey Adidas Gazelles
1 x bright green Adidas (can’t remember which)
1 x navy metallic Converse
1 x silver Converse

Have my eye on khaki New Balance and another pair of Gazelles. Luckily Vejas don’t really suit my feet …

I feel guilty if I have more than one category of shoe or trainer at any one time

So do I. I have a pair of Converse lookalikes, a pair of Nike trainers for general use, and a pair of Skechers walking shoes. That's plenty for me. I also have various other pairs of shoes, boots and sandals. I don't have room for 11 pairs of trainers.

One pair is too many. I have one pair. Ghastly ugly clumsy things.

Yes to buying kids’ trainers - I’m a 4 and mine are all “junior”.

2 X adidas superstars
1 AF1
1 Black Vans
1 Puma runners
1 casual adidas

Not that bad actually!

Kids shoes it is then, Duly noted!

I have 1 Reebok
3 converse,

Hmmm

Tbh I was more of a big hitter on the lipstick thread last week 😃

Oh lordy I just counted
2 pairs velvet Nike (Blazer and internationalist)
1 x pink blazers
1 x hoff
2 x converse
1 x vans
1 x Adidas
1 x Ash
1 x nike for gym
1 x knackered new balance for dog walking

Seems a lot but I only really wear trainers unless depths of winter and they all go with different outfits. I've got my eye on more hoff trainers - I love them and if I could find any I would get more velvet trainers in a heartbeat- they always get positively commented on and are the perfect mix of trainer/ shoe. Both pairs are 5 years old and still in good nick

2 pairs I think, but no idea what brands they are.

Room as in space or as in your heart? I like trainers. I spend my money on stuff I like. I recognise I don’t ‘need’ them but as a kid I wore hand me downs and now I have enough money to but nice things

3 pairs that I wear on rotation for going out and about, (1 Superga, 1 Nike blazer, 1 new balance), 2 further pairs that have retired from public life and are now for dog walking only. (However I wear the same size as Dd1 which gives me access to her different coloured Nike Blazers, her Air Force 1's and her Air Max-I've Been waiting for her feet to grow for a while-this was in the master plan!)

Plus 30 pairs here. I am self confessed 'sneaker-head' and own numerous Air Max 1's, 90's. 95's, 98's, Flyknits, Vapourmax, Asics Gel Lyte, Saucony, Vans, NBs, Reebok classics, Reebok workout, Adidas Ultra boast......I admit getting a buzz from buying but have pulled this back due of sustainability reasons mostly. Plus this array is whelming when deciding what to wear on foot!

You can't have too many if you look after them.
When I'm old I want an MTV Cribs style trainer room in my house.

I started the superstars thread . I have one pair for exercise, 2 converse high tops, 2 converse low tops.

I have way too many pairs! Probably about 15? I work out a lot though so about 10 of them are for the gym and running.

I'm trying to work out how many I have as I can't be arsed to go and count them.

I think I've got about 16 converse and superga then one Nike Air and one Adidas.

I have 11 pairs as well, strangely! 2 of them are nearly 8 years old though (Nike Pegasus and internationalist), bought when my son was a newborn! I have air max as well, which must be 5 years old. Then another pair of Nike, 3 adidas, 2 new balance and 2 veja. I still wear them all and they’re all in decent condition give the rotation! I love trainers. I don’t drive so I compare my shoes to putting decent tyres on a car.

I have adidas Niza in both black
& white
adidas Superstar
ASICS x 3pairs in white black and pink multi
Nike airforce 1 in both black and white
Veja in canpo chrome
3 pairs of old Nike running trainers
And probably a few more pairs somewhere
I also did a big clear out and gave my neice 4-5 pairs that I had only worn once or twice

Sounds like there are three categories of posters:

1. Those who’s trainer collection is a big part of their overall style
2. Those who think ‘stylish trainers’ is an oxymoron
3. And those who wear them for function, with @SomethingToldTheWildGeese the stand out… I feel there is a whole other fascinating thread about your collection!!

Thank you to group one for enabling my shopping habit 😉 if anyone is interested it was these that started my dilemma… www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,20/3764916115?referer=carousel

Better link: www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,20/3764916115065?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuarx0siU8wIVErLtCh2oQgx0EAQYBCABEgIH6PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I'd say between 40 and 50. Which is nothing compared to my husband who has at least 200. But trainers are this thing. Which is mainly why I have so many because he buys me mine! We have a trainer room in the house!

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This thread is a revelation to me. I fall under category 3, and wear trainers in cooler weather because they are comfortable and practical.

I don't view them as a fashion accessory, and only wear them with jeans, so I have one colour - grey, that go with both black and blue jeans. I also own various pairs of shoes, boots and sandals.

I do sound dull don't I

I have a pair of Vans, Adidas court shoes and Adidas gym shoes. I would love some AF1’s (shadows).

I have about 20 pairs ..

@RampantIvy there are no rules. You seem to have a system that works for you!